Attachment 1 General Plan Implementation Program Report — Thousand Oaks City Council, March 10, 2026

ATTACHMENT #1

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
Land Use Chapter
LU-A.1
Comprehensive
zoning code
update
Following the adoption of
the General Plan, prepare
a comprehensive update to
the Citywide zoning code.

LU-1 In-Progress In 2025, a Technical
Assessment and
Recommendations Memo was
prepared to evaluate the
existing code, public workshops
were held to gather feedback,
and the Zoning & Sign Code is
being drafted. The draft code is
anticipated to be released for
public review in 2026.

LU-A.2
Create new
mixed-use zoning
district
Following the adoption of
the General Plan, create a
new mixed- use zoning
district, including
performance standards for
infill development on
parking lots and
commercial structures.

LU-5 Completed,
On-Going
The Comprehensive Zoning
Code update will be evaluating
all zoning standards in 2025.

LU-A.3
Inclusionary
Housing Program
Adopt and implement an
Inclusionary Housing
Program.

LU-3 and LU-4 Completed In October 2023, City Council
adopted an updated
Inclusionary Housing Program.

LU-A.4
Campus Master
Plan
Implement vision of the
Downtown Core Master
Plan by redesigning the
Civic Arts Plaza.

LU-13 In-Progress
(Medium
Term Action)
Entitlement applications were
submitted for the Downtown
Thousand Oaks Project and are
in process as of the end of
2025.

LU-A.5
Creation of a
downtown core
Initiate public/private
partnerships to redevelop
Thousand Oaks Boulevard
as a “main street” with
public, retail, lodging,
entertainment and/or multi-
family uses.

LU-13 and
LU-14
On-going

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
LU-A.6
Update specific
plans
Update Specific Plans
where policy changes are
required pursuant to the
2045 General Plan
policies, starting with the
Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Specific Plan.

LU-1, LU-13,
and LU-14
On-going Work on other Specific Plans is
anticipated to begin in 2026 in
coordination with property
owners.

LU-A.7
Specific plan or
master plan
preparation
Coordinate with property
owners of key opportunity
sites to prepare Specific
Plan or Master Plan efforts
for the following areas:
• The Oaks
• Moorpark
Road/Janss Marketplace
• Highway 101
Corridor/Borchard Property
LU-15, LU-16,
LU-17, and
LU-18
On-Going
(Medium
Term Action)
Initiated discussion and
received conceptual Specific
Plan proposal for the Janss
Marketplace.

LU-A.8
Mixed-use and
adaptive reuse
parking
requirements
study
Conduct a study to
investigate modifying
parking requirements for
new mixed-use
development and adaptive
reuse projects. Revise the
Thousand Oaks Municipal
Code accordingly.

LU-5 On-going This action will be reviewed as
part of the Comprehensive
Zoning Code Update.

LU-A.10

Affordable
Housing linkage
fee
Study and determine
nexus to implement a fee
program where new
commercial and/or
industrial developments
pay a fee to fund
affordable housing units.

LU-3 and LU-4 Completed In October 2023, City Council,
after considering the
conclusions of the Linkage Fee
Nexus Study and financial
feasibility analysis, adopted
Resolution 2023-057 to not
apply a linkage to non-
residential land use projects.

LU-A.12

Entitlement
process
Streamline the City’s
entitlement and
development process
which may include one-
stop permitting, priority
processing, ministerial
LU-1 On-going An Assessment and
Recommendations Memo was
prepared as part of the
Comprehensive Zoning Code
update. It included an
evaluation of current state

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
processing and California
Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Evaluate
and create incentives for
qualifying developments,
such as fee deferrals or
modification of
development standards.
legislation and potential
constraints, and to processes
for streamlining. In 2024, City
Council adopted Ordinance
1726 NS which established
ministerial processing
procedures pursuant to
AB1397. Ordinance 1734 NS
created incentives for qualifying
affordable housing projects
utilizing lot consolidation and
include ministerial approval
process for affordable housing
projects under SB-35.

LU-A.13

Streetscape
standards
Develop Complete Streets
strategy and update
streetscape design for
Thousand Oaks Boulevard
and mixed-use
developments.

LU-5 and LU-9 In-Progress Potential Streetscape
standards that result from the
recommendations of
the upcoming 2026 ATP include
active transportation design for
Thousand Oaks Blvd. Details
of that will be developed
and reviewed by Public Works
and Community
Development before implement
ation. In addition, a Parking
study is underway by TO Blvd.

Association.

Mobility Chapter
M-A.6
Traffic Impact
Mitigation Fee
(TIMF) Nexus Study

Update the TIMF, in order
to fund future roadway
upgrades and
improvements.

M-4 To initiate in
2026
Public Works and Finance
Department to initiate a nexus
study to update the existing
TIMF Fees in 2026. Project will
be completed in 2027.

M-A.7.

VMT-based
transportation
analysis policy and
Adopt and implement the
City’s Vehicles Miles
Traveled (VMT) Analysis
Guidelines, which defines
VMT-based thresholds of
M-3, M-4, and
M-6
In-Progress Project will be initiated in Spring
2026 and conclude in 2027 with
a permanent VMT Policy.

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
VMT mitigations
for environmental
review
significance for
transportation impacts in
environmental review and
identifies TDM-based
mitigations.

Parks and Open Space Chapter
POS-A.6.

Inventory of
damaged
open
space areas
Prepare an inventory of
natural open space areas
damaged by off-road
vehicles, dumping,
vandalism, or other
activities (i.e., firebreaks).

POS-3 and
POS-4
In-Progress COSCA has established a task
management system that
accepts reports of open space
damage and assigns resources
for repairs or service. Damage
reports come in from the public,
30+ trail watch volunteers,
Adopt-a-Trail volunteers, and
COSCA Rangers. Damage
tracking and repairs are an
ongoing process and the
community participation by open
space visitors yields timely and
well-distributed reports.

Conservation Chapter
C-A.4.

Restrict gas-
powered landscape
equipment
Develop an ordinance to
restrict gas-powered
landscape equipment.

C-10 On-going The State has banned the sale
of gas-powered landscape
equipment. Prior to developing
an ordinance, the City is working
to help people transition away
from gas-powered landscape
equipment through incentives
like the Ventura County Air
Pollution District’s Lawn and
Garden Equipment Exchange
program. The City is working to
educate the public on the harms
from gas-powered landscape
equipment and the availability of
the exchange program.

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
C-A.10.

Grading
Update standards for the
height of manufactured
slopes and limitations on
grading in areas of 25% or
greater than grade.

C-2 On-going As part of the comprehensive
zoning code update, grading
regulations will be evaluated and
updated.

C-A.14.

Climate adaptation
Work with partner agencies
and organizations to
produce educational
materials that reduce the
potential for wildfire
ignitions.

C-5
In-Progress COSCA has a current contract
with the Ventura Regional Fire
Safe Council, a non-profit
organization focused on
educating homeowners about
ways to prevent structure loss in
wildfires. Their actions have
included direct mailings to
homeowners, community
forums, free chipper days, free
home inspections, implementing
home hardening practices for
low-income seniors, and
assisting community groups to
achieve FireWiseUSA®
certifications. COSCA also
receives direct public contacts
regarding wildfire safety and
refers residents to information
provided by the Ventura County
Fire Department and Ventura
Regional Fire Safe Council.

Upcoming activity includes
providing more readily
accessible information on the
agency’s website.

Community Facilities and Services Chapter
CFS-A.5.

Adopt Zero Waste
Plan
Develop a plan that
identifies how to reduce
waste generation and divert
recyclables and organic
waste from landfills.

CFS-6 On-going The City plans to conduct a
waste audit in FY 25-26 to
characterize the City’s waste
components and provide
groundwork for the levers that
can be used to potentially

CFS-A.6.

Solid waste
diversion
Implement the
requirements of SB 1383
for composting waste.

CFS-6 On-Going Organic waste continues to be
collected and composted by our
waste hauler, Athens. In
addition, the City released an
RFP to procure services from an
existing food recovery
organization to operate a food
recovery site that collects Tier
1 and Tier 2 edible food and
distributes to our at
risk population.

Arts and Culture Chapter
AC-A.1.

Program
expansion
Continue to expand
programming beyond the
theaters through
community partnerships.

AC-1 In-Progress Programming has continued to
expand beyond the theatres.

Our programming includes our
libraries, where we host
quarterly performances featuring
artists like GRAMMY Nominated
American Patchwork Quartet
and The String Queens. The
upcoming performance of the
Guzheng with Bei Bei scheduled
for March 28, 2026, is intended
to support the One City One
Book initiative, further engaging
and uniting our community
through shared cultural
experiences. On April 25-26,
2026, the City’s Open Studio
Tour invites the community to
visit local artists in their studios,
the theatre and the Thousand
Oaks Community Gallery,
offering a broad and accessible

AC-A.4.

Economic
development
recruitment
Develop and include
cultural and creative
promotional content for
attraction and retention of
workers.

AC-1 On-Going Progress updates will be in
2026.

AC-A.5.

Arts and Business
Roundtable
Create an Arts and
Business Roundtable with
diverse membership.

AC-2 On-Going While the previous roundtable
has concluded, we remain
dedicated to creating spaces for
collaboration and feedback. In
the future, we will be exploring
future opportunities to bring
together diverse voices to
discuss art and culture in the
community. We look forward to
including community members
that have contributed in the past,
and new participants to inspire
meaningful conversations and
shape the cultural landscape of
the community.

AC-A.6.

Cultural Affairs
Dept. support for
TOArts
Continue allocating
Department staff resources
to support TOArts’
programming and
fundraising.

AC-2 On-Going Staff continues to offer support
for TOArts’ programming and
fundraising. This includes
the Advanced Summer
Conservatory and Youth Arts
Leadership Academy.

AC-A.7.

Continued success
of BAPAC
programming
Continue the vitality and
financial success of BAPAC
programming
through annual assessment
and periodic audience
research.

AC-2 In-Progress Theatre programming has
continued to thrive with the
inclusion of renowned headliners
like Bill Burr, Kenny G, George
Thorogood, and Ali Wong.

AC-A.8.

City public art
program
Develop a City public art
ordinance that establishes
standards for the location
and oversight of art in
public spaces.

AC-3 In-Progress On November 19, 2024, the City
Council passed a resolution
2024-035 establishing an Art in
Public Places Policy.

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments

AC-A.14.

Convening the
creative sector
Conduct a series of Town
Halls for Thousand Oaks’
creative sector residents
and workers to establish a
network and identify
potential initiatives.

AC-5 On-Going The TOArts Artist Incubator pilot
program launched in August
2025 running through June
2026, brings together a diverse
group of emerging and
established creatives to connect
with professional advisors, fellow
artists and community members
as they launch, strengthen, or
reimagine their careers in the
arts, while also engaging in
broader conversations about
arts and entertainment
initiatives. On January 29, 2026,
the One-Oh-One event served
as a creative gathering at the
theatre, providing an engaging
space for artists and cultural
practitioners to exchange ideas
and build connections. The
event partnered with various
community organizations that
brought together creatives from
a wide range of disciplines and
backgrounds, offering an
energetic atmosphere that
encouraged collaboration,
dialogue, and community among
participants.

AC-A.15.

Creatives in city
government
Establish an Artist in
Residency (AIR) Program.

AC-6 On-Going Progress updates will be in 2026
Safety Chapter
S-A.2.

Very high fire
hazard
severity zone code
update
Update the development
code to incorporate state
laws for defensible space.

S-5 On-Going The City is awaiting the release
of the Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone map release by
CalFire in April 2025.

Comprehensive Zoning Code

S-A.4.

Communicate
evacuation routes
to residents
Develop educational
materials, in multiple
languages, that inform
residents of evacuation
routes and resources for
every neighborhood in very
high hazard areas to assist
in preparing for immediate
evacuation.

S-5 In-Progress The Cities of Thousand Oaks,
Simi Valley and Moorpark
completed a Tri-Cities
Emergency Evacuation
Awareness Plan that included an
East County Survey, band
mailing of bilingual Emergency
Handbooks. The City of
Moorpark (Fiscal Agent) officially
adopted on 2/19/25. Public
Works working with Strategic
Communications Department
rolled out the new evacuation
information in September 2025.

S-A.6.

Fire Risk Reduction
Communities List
Apply to CAL FIRE Fire
Risk Reduction
Communities List to be
prioritized for grant funding.

S-5 On-Going

Community Development will
research eligibility and report on
action implementation for 2025.

S-A.7.

Evaluate
evacuation
Evaluate evacuation route
capacity, safety, and
viability under a range of
emergency scenarios as
part of the next update to
the Hazard Mitigation Plan,
in accordance with AB 747.

S-5 On-Going Public Works staff submitted a
Hazard Plan update and have
developed and posted new
evacuation route maps on the
City’s website.

S-A.8.

Heat education
Incorporate links and
references on the City
website providing
education on heat related
illness and personal care
steps.

S-6

Conejo Open Space
Conservation Agency, Public
Works
S-A.13.

Climate and
Environmental
Action Plan
Adopt and implement a
Climate and Environmental
Action Plan.

S-7 Completed On May 7, 2024, the City
Council adopted the Climate &
Environmental Action Plan.

2025 General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-Going (Short Term Actions Timeframe 1-3 years)
Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
S-A.14.

Climate adaptation
Work with partner agencies
and organizations to
produce educational
materials that reduce the
potential for wildfire
ignitions.

S-6 On-Going The City is in the process of
evaluating existing resources
and educational materials
related to minimizing the
potential for wildfire ignitions and
protecting property in the event
of a fire. Beginning in FY 25-26,
the City will seek out
partnerships with local agencies
and organizations to
disseminate materials and
information to the public as part
of the City’s Ambassador
Program.

Governance Chapter

G-A.1.

City website
overhaul
Build a new mobile friendly,
accessible website that will
serve as an information
hub in an easy to navigate,
user focused design.

Provide timely, relevant
information that meets and
exceeds (where possible)
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) guidelines and
offers flexibility in
displaying emergency
notifications, public meeting
notices, and other
important, frequently
updated information.

G-1 Completed The City’s new website,
toaks.gov, was launched in
September 2024. The fully
revised website features the
accessibility tool UserWay that
makes the website easier to
navigate for users of all abilities.

The improved platform is ADA
compliant, has significantly
reduced content to keep relevant
and current items more focused
and easier to find, features
updated emergency notification
features, and works seamlessly
on a mobile device.

G-A.2.

Equity
engagement
Participate in community
discussions and partner
with other public agencies,
nonprofit organizations,
and community
stakeholders to explore
strategies that address
social and racial inequities.

G-1 On-Going This is a component of City
outreach and engagement that
will be continuously applied
throughout all efforts.

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Action Description Implementing
Goals
Status Comments
G-A.3.

Equity network
Seek out and utilize state
and national resources to
support the City’s
equity and inclusion efforts.

G-2 On-Going Sources of information and best
practices will be sought out
regularly to keep City efforts
aligned with the current industry
approach to equity and
inclusion.

G-A.4.

Equity
assessment
Conduct an internal equity
assessment of existing City
programs, and policies, to
develop strategies that
address racial and social
inequities.

G-2 Completed
G-A.5.

City departmental
diversity, equity
and inclusion
training
Conduct department
specific diversity, equity
and inclusion training.

G-2 On-Going Progress updates will be in
2026.

G-A.6.

Update boards and
commissions
appointment
criteria
Evaluate and modify
appointment criteria to
strive for greater diversity
of representation.

G-2 On-Going Outreach has been expanded to
notify organizations during
notice for vacancies on boards
and commissions.

Thousand Oaks City CouncilMarch 10, 2026

Thousand Oaks City Council
March 10, 2026